Boswellism

/ˈbɑːzwɛlɪzəm/ noun

The style or method of biographical writing pioneered by James Boswell, characterized by detailed recording of conversations and intimate personal details.

From Boswell plus the suffix '-ism' (indicating a practice, system, or characteristic style). This nominalization emphasizes the approach as a distinct methodology rather than just a quality.

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